Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI, to join our on-site team in Newark, DE. You will drive new product introductions, lead electrical engineering efforts, and collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and suppliers to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical engineering or NPI, strong communication, and hands-on experience with high-power systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with ~10% travel to support projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction.
• Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage new NPI Project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and CM’s.
• Ability to communicate clearly & professionally within the team and also with external vendors.
• Develop interconnect wiring diagrams/schematics, wire harness drawings, and test procedures.
• Ability to lead electrical team.
• Failure analysis of electrical components and preventative or corrective action.
• Panel layout and prototyping.
• Develop Work Instructions.
• Develop, and/or work with suppliers to generate test requirements, test fixtures and test software.
• Develop and manage BOMs, ECNs, Deviations.
• Work within the development team to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Develop test equipment from concept to commissioning.
• Train manufacturing personnel on test process, test equipment, and test software.

Skills

NPI experience

Electrical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Vendor communication

Schematic drafting

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Bloom Energy

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI

This role will report to Director, Development Engineering, and is based in Newark, DE. It is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage new NPI Project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and CM’s.


• Ability to communicate clearly & professionally within the team and also with external vendors.


• Develop interconnect wiring diagrams/schematics, wire harness drawings, and test procedures.


• Ability to lead electrical team.


• Failure analysis of electrical components and preventative or corrective action.


• Panel layout and prototyping.


• Develop Work Instructions.


• Develop, and/or work with suppliers to generate test requirements, test fixtures and test software.


• Develop and manage BOMs, ECNs, Deviations.


• Work within the development team to ensure design for manufacturability.


• Develop test equipment from concept to commissioning.


• Train manufacturing personnel on test process, test equipment, and test software.

This position will be based in Newark, DE and will involve 10% traveling.

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction.


• The candidate will have worked in oil and gas, energy and power, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, large capital equipment, or related industry.


• Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus but is not required.


• Experience developing schematics and wire harness CAD (using AutoCAD).


• Ability to independently manage projects.


• Experience in rapid scale up of a new products.


• Understanding of analog and digital circuits, power devices, magnetics, control systems, switchgear, test equipment and instrumentation.


• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting high power, high voltage equipment in a laboratory environment.


• Experienced in development of test equipment which include electro-mechanical assemblies (e.g.: mass & air flow sensors, DC-DC converters).


• Excellent hands-on bench/lab skills working with electrical components (PCB, high voltage components, wiring interconnects, and digital/analog I/O).


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently in a fast paced start up environment.


• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.


• Knowledge of Mechanical Assemblies a plus.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Compensation & Benefits

The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

#BEI2024 Salary Ranges: $147,600.00 - $212,400.00

Company Mission & Impact

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market.

The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.

The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.